Lowest-paying jobs in St. Cloud

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#50. Security guards

- Median annual wage: $39,860
- Median hourly wage: $19.16
- Total employment: 250 people (2.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#49. Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders

- Median annual wage: $39,520
- Median hourly wage: $19.00
- Total employment: 290 people (2.76 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Coaches and scouts (tie)

- Median annual wage: $39,310
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 130 people (1.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#47. Cooks, institution and cafeteria (tie)

- Median annual wage: $39,310
- Median hourly wage: $18.90
- Total employment: 270 people (2.64 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#46. Sewing machine operators

- Median annual wage: $39,190
- Median hourly wage: $18.84
- Total employment: 100 people (1.01 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#45. Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

- Median annual wage: $39,150
- Median hourly wage: $18.82
- Total employment: 410 people (3.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#44. Nursing assistants

- Median annual wage: $39,090
- Median hourly wage: $18.79
- Total employment: 1,440 people (13.91 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#43. Phlebotomists

- Median annual wage: $39,020
- Median hourly wage: $18.76
- Total employment: 110 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#42. Self-enrichment teachers

- Median annual wage: $38,820
- Median hourly wage: $18.66
- Total employment: 220 people (2.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#41. Real estate sales agents

- Median annual wage: $38,710
- Median hourly wage: $18.61
- Total employment: 40 people (0.36 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#40. Tellers

- Median annual wage: $38,620
- Median hourly wage: $18.57
- Total employment: 310 people (2.94 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#39. Packers and packagers, hand

- Median annual wage: $38,170
- Median hourly wage: $18.35
- Total employment: 160 people (1.55 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#38. Ophthalmic laboratory technicians

- Median annual wage: $38,160
- Median hourly wage: $18.35
- Total employment: 550 people (5.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#37. Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

- Median annual wage: $38,120
- Median hourly wage: $18.33
- Total employment: 120 people (1.13 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#36. Sales and related workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $37,700
- Median hourly wage: $18.13
- Total employment: 30 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#35. Teaching assistants, except postsecondary

- Median annual wage: $37,380
- Median hourly wage: Not available
- Total employment: 1,360 people (13.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#34. Preschool teachers, except special education

- Median annual wage: $37,370
- Median hourly wage: $17.96
- Total employment: 320 people (3.12 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#33. Automotive and watercraft service attendants

- Median annual wage: $37,250
- Median hourly wage: $17.91
- Total employment: 50 people (0.49 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#32. Merchandise displayers and window trimmers

- Median annual wage: $36,990
- Median hourly wage: $17.79
- Total employment: 110 people (1.06 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#31. Receptionists and information clerks

- Median annual wage: $36,880
- Median hourly wage: $17.73
- Total employment: 390 people (3.81 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#30. Home health and personal care aides

- Median annual wage: $36,850
- Median hourly wage: $17.72
- Total employment: 3,100 people (29.93 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#29. Library technicians

- Median annual wage: $36,670
- Median hourly wage: $17.63
- Total employment: 30 people (0.33 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#28. Bakers

- Median annual wage: $36,560
- Median hourly wage: $17.58
- Total employment: 210 people (1.99 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#27. Stockers and order fillers

- Median annual wage: $36,310
- Median hourly wage: $17.46
- Total employment: 1,690 people (16.32 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#26. Cooks, restaurant

- Median annual wage: $36,180
- Median hourly wage: $17.39
- Total employment: 840 people (8.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#25. Cleaners of vehicles and equipment

- Median annual wage: $36,120
- Median hourly wage: $17.36
- Total employment: 230 people (2.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#24. Shuttle drivers and chauffeurs

- Median annual wage: $36,090
- Median hourly wage: $17.35
- Total employment: 300 people (2.9 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#23. Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $36,080
- Median hourly wage: $17.35
- Total employment: 1,820 people (17.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#22. Laundry and dry-cleaning workers

- Median annual wage: $35,820
- Median hourly wage: $17.22
- Total employment: 220 people (2.09 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#21. Office and administrative support workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $35,460
- Median hourly wage: $17.05
- Total employment: 90 people (0.88 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#20. Recreation workers

- Median annual wage: $35,370
- Median hourly wage: $17.01
- Total employment: 220 people (2.11 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#19. Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks

- Median annual wage: $34,790
- Median hourly wage: $16.73
- Total employment: 150 people (1.47 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#18. Retail salespersons

- Median annual wage: $34,540
- Median hourly wage: $16.60
- Total employment: 2,910 people (28.07 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#17. Parking attendants

- Median annual wage: $34,450
- Median hourly wage: $16.56
- Total employment: 40 people (0.41 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#16. Food servers, nonrestaurant

- Median annual wage: $34,020
- Median hourly wage: $16.36
- Total employment: 360 people (3.44 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#15. Library assistants, clerical

- Median annual wage: $33,880
- Median hourly wage: $16.29
- Total employment: 60 people (0.54 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#14. Maids and housekeeping cleaners

- Median annual wage: $32,650
- Median hourly wage: $15.70
- Total employment: 520 people (5.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#13. Food preparation workers

- Median annual wage: $31,740
- Median hourly wage: $15.26
- Total employment: 830 people (8.03 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#12. Animal caretakers

- Median annual wage: $31,100
- Median hourly wage: $14.95
- Total employment: 130 people (1.25 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#11. Childcare workers

- Median annual wage: $30,860
- Median hourly wage: $14.84
- Total employment: 270 people (2.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#10. Gambling service workers, all other

- Median annual wage: $30,640
- Median hourly wage: $14.73
- Total employment: 140 people (1.37 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#9. Cooks, fast food

- Median annual wage: $30,460
- Median hourly wage: $14.64
- Total employment: 180 people (1.77 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#8. Cashiers

- Median annual wage: $30,240
- Median hourly wage: $14.54
- Total employment: 2,310 people (22.28 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#7. Fast food and counter workers

- Median annual wage: $30,120
- Median hourly wage: $14.48
- Total employment: 2,200 people (21.26 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#6. Dishwashers

- Median annual wage: $29,370
- Median hourly wage: $14.12
- Total employment: 280 people (2.66 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#5. Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop

- Median annual wage: $28,810
- Median hourly wage: $13.85
- Total employment: 210 people (2.0 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#4. Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers

- Median annual wage: $28,770
- Median hourly wage: $13.83
- Total employment: 240 people (2.31 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#3. Amusement and recreation attendants

- Median annual wage: $28,550
- Median hourly wage: $13.73
- Total employment: 160 people (1.57 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#2. Bartenders

- Median annual wage: $24,390
- Median hourly wage: $11.73
- Total employment: 750 people (7.27 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

#1. Waiters and waitresses

- Median annual wage: $22,990
- Median hourly wage: $11.06
- Total employment: 1,160 people (11.23 of every 1,000 jobs in the area)

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 364 metros.

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